Benefits of Membership
From educational events to breakfast programs, networking lunches to awards dinners, we provide a variety of ways for our members to gain new contacts and relationships and further their professional development.
Networking
By participating in Philadelphia chapter events you can get to know an impressive network of clients, peers and allied firms to help you build, or add to, your professional support network.
Professional Development
SMPS Philadelphia’s programs are designed to expand your knowledge about business development, marketing the current marketplace trends. Upcoming program information is available to view on the SMPS Philadelphia website.
National Directory & Resource Guide
You will have access to the online national membership directory, allowing you to search for members by name, firm, location, services and chapter. This directory is available online at www.smps.org.
Professional Development Opportunities
SMPS Philadelphia provides many opportunities to learn about changing trends affecting the building industry and further develop your marketing skills. We invite leaders in marketing, and in the public and private sectors, to present on emerging market trends, business and economic forecasts, and analysis. Our events are held at different times of the day, and in different locations, so there’s something convenient for everyone.
Leadership Opportunities
Take an opportunity to get involved in the chapter and enhance your talents and leadership skills. There are many opportunities to join committees.
A Subscription to Marketer Magazine
SMPS National’s Marketer magazine includes timely articles covering the basics of marketing as well as the latest and most successful business development techniques. Articles are written by career professionals who face the challenges of marketing for professional service firms every day.
Valuable Online Resources
Both the SMPS National and Philadelphia Chapter websites are your everyday resource where you can access helpful industry and marketing resources, current details about events, a directory of all SMPS members, and job opportunities.
Philadelphia Chapter and National Forum eNewsletters
Published quarterly, the SMPS Philadelphia email newsletter keeps you informed about local chapter events, committee activities, and member news. The Forum email newsletter, published bimonthly by SMPS National, keeps you connected with members nationwide.
Career Center
Both SMPS Philadelphia and National’s Career Center publish current job openings from firms looking for professional marketers and business developers in the building industry. These openings are routinely updated and help connect our talented members with firms in need of experienced marketers.
Earn Peer Recognition
Submit your firm’s most successful marketing materials and campaigns, or nominate a successful marketing professional for their achievements, at the annual SMPS National Awards, or through our local Philadelphia Chapter Annual Awards Programs. Members are also invited to share their industry expertise as speakers and authors.
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program
Based on the domains of Practice for Professional Services Marketers, the CPSM program measures a candidate’s experience and ability to apply knowledge in six core areas. Successful candidates are recognized as having the experience to generate profitable business in the architectural, engineering, and construction marketplace. Details about the program can be found at www.smps.org/cpsm.
Should you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Membership Director.
Melissa Rysak, SMPS Philadelphia Membership Director
Pennoni Associates Inc.
One Drexel Plaza
3001 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Corporate 215-222-3000 x3297
mrysak@pennoni.com